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Man sentenced to 4.5 years for stealing FBI weaponry following immigration agent shooting
An Inver Grove Heights man has learned his prison sentence after being charged with stealing federal government weaponry in the aftermath of a non-fatal shooting by an immigration agent. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 33-year-old Raul Gutierrez Jr. and several other peo...
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Minnesota's Kalshi ban: Judge blocks prediction market ban from taking effect
As the law faces challenges from the Trump administration, Polymarket, and Kalshi, a judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Minnesota from instituting a ban on prediction markets....
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Minneapolis man fatally hit by train near Anoka County Fairgrounds
A 33-year-old Minneapolis man died Friday night after being hit by a train near the Anoka County Fairgrounds, authorities say.
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Federal judge blocks law banning prediction markets from operating in Minnesota
A federal judge has blocked a law that would have banned prediction markets from operating in Minnesota starting next month. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez granted a preliminary injunction to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi and Polymarke...
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Craig vs. Flanagan debate: Immigration votes, fraud ties, and a senator in the ICU
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is heating up as early voting begins and candidates face off in a tense debate.
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D4vd murder case: Judge rules singer will stand trial in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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Minnesota law banning prediction market wagers put on hold
The biggest platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, were joined by their fedeal regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, in challenging the state law....
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Twin Cities gas prices rise to over $4 per gallon, higher than national average
According to GasBuddy, the average price for gasoline in the Twin Cities is now $4.09 per gallon, up 16.6 cents from last week. That's higher than the national average of $4.06....
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T-Mobile outage: Users report issues with phone, signal
T-Mobile users reported issues with their cellular devices on Monday. Here's what to know.
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St. Paul Academy leader resigns amid controversies
Luis Ottley will step down as head of school later this month, according to an email obtained by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
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TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide....
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Oakdale textile company fined $22K for hazardous waste buildup, fire risk violations
A textile manufacturer in Oakdale is facing a hefty fine after state officials found hazardous waste violations at its facility.
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Mayor Her: ‘Impossible’ to resolve St. Paul’s $26 million deficit without raising taxes
St. Paul residents should expect some form of a property tax increase as the city works to close a $26 million budget deficit for next year. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her said she is still making final changes before presenting her budget to the St. Paul City Council. She said the ci...
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Relief from humidity, but the heat holds on – Chris
Good Monday evening to one and all! We are coming off the hottest day in four years after reaching 99 degrees yesterday, and today has been incredibly hot again with temperatures climbing to 97 so far. The humidity was just as impressive. Dew points reached the 80s this morning, ...
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Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her.” The video released Monday is the latest public plea from the ...
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Nudification becomes illegal for websites, apps in Minnesota on Aug. 1
Beginning Aug 1, Minnesota has outlawed the use of AI “nudification" technology that can turn images into pornography.
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Israel, electability and endorsements dominate second U.S. Senate debate in Democratic primary
Angie Craig and Peggy Flanagan broke little new ground but sharpened their attacks on each other two weeks ahead of the primary.
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LIVE UPDATES: Wisconsin storm damage, severe weather threat Monday
A heat advisory is in effect for all of southeast Wisconsin on Monday, and the FOX6 Weather Experts are tracking severe storm chances for the area.
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department asked the justices to halt ...
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Wisconsin tornados: Major damage left behind in Appleton, Wis.
Severe storms brought reports of tornados and damaging winds to parts of eastern Wisconsin on Monday, leaving behind major damage to cities including Appleton, Wis....
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'Help us find her': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie
It's been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her southern Arizona home and on Monday, her daughter, “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, posted a new video to social media, pleading for her mother's alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" and "bring the situati...
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Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as global expansion accelerates
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A tornado swept through Wisconsin on Monday, splintering homes, downing trees and knocking out power to thousands of people. The National Weather Service, using radar, confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest of Milwa...
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Lindsay Clancy ‘deliberately and meticulously killed’ her 3 children, prosecutor tells jury
Opening statements began in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children inside the family’s home while suffering from what her attorneys say was severe postpartum psychosis....
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Texas man charged with capital murder after 2-year-old dies in locked car while he slept
A 25-year-old Texas man has been charged with capital murder after his 2-year-old daughter died inside a locked vehicle while he slept for hours following a night of drinking, police said....
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Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief: sources
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
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Ramsey County chase: 2 arrested after Lexus going 100 mph crashes
Authorities say two people were arrested late Friday night after a vehicle fleeing at more than 100 mph crashed into another vehicle before coming to a stop in a ditch in St. Paul....
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Eric Bieniemy’s wife shot in Virginia home, ESPN reports; police say son arrested
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in their Virginia home, according to ESPN, and Bieniemy’s son has been arrested and charged, police said....
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DOE issues emergency order for western grid operator to use more resources to maintain power in 17 states
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order Sunday to keep Americans across 17 states powered as hot weather conditions continue.
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Hot again Today but Lower Humidity by Tonight.
Minnesota Weather Authority Alert for Heat Index near 100 degrees at times this afternoon . This morning was exceptionally Warm and Humid in the Twin Cities with air temperatures in the low 80s and a dew point of 81 degrees producing 6 a.m. Heat Index Values in the mid 90s for th...
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It’s official: ‘Purple Rain’ is making the leap from Minneapolis to Broadway
The musical version of Prince’s 1984 film finally has a theater and a date in Times Square.
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McConnell remains in rehab and says he’ll miss key Kentucky political event
WASHINGTON (AP) — The office of Senator Mitch McConnell , R-Ky., released an update on his health Monday, this time with a statement from the congressional Office of Attending Physician stating the senator has not yet been medically cleared to leave a rehabilitation facility wher...
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McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office released a health update on Monday saying he’s not ready to return to in-person work after his June hospitalization.
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Minnesota Vixen beat Pittsburgh 42-14 to win first WFA Championship
The Minnesota Vixen made history on Saturday, beating the Pittsburgh Passion in dominating fashion to win their first Women’s Football Alliance championship in franchise history....
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Stanford becomes first school to organize a player-led College Football Players Association chapter
The College Football Players Association, an organization advocating for unionization and collective bargaining, announced Monday that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter. CFBPA executive director Jason Stahl said the goal is for other Atlantic Coa...
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Search intensifies for North Carolina physical therapist who vanished during Caribbean getaway
A North Carolina woman has vanished while on a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada, sparking an urgent search as her family, friends and loved ones plead for her safe return....
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Live updates: Parts of BWCA reopen amid wildfires battles
After weeks of wildfire battles, parts of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are reopening on Monday. Here are the latest updates on the wildfires.
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Braham water plant offline, residents asked to conserve water
A water plant malfunction is causing the city of Braham to ask residents to conserve water. The city confirmed Monday morning that its water plant is offline “for an unknown reason.” While Braham said there is water in its water tower, it is a limited amount. Therefore, the city ...
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Live: Craig, Flanagan debate at 11 a.m. in high-stakes Senate race
It’s the second meeting between the Democrats running for Sen. Tina Smith’s seat.
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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash . Cracker Barrel said Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down next month but remain with the company until Oct. 9 in an advisory capacity. David Deno ...
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Hoffman’s ICU allegation rattles Democratic Senate in primary’s final weeks
Plus: Lindell’s first test as Trump’s pick for governor.
